REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 25, 2015
FROM: THOMAS C. ESQUEDA, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Planning Manager
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
BY: ANITA LUERA, Senior Engineering Technician
Department of Public Utilities - Water Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to construction of well site improvements at Pump Station 303A (PS 303A) located at 6780 N. Lafayette Avenue (Bid File 3457) (County island within Council District 2):
1. Award a Contract to V&G Builders, Inc., for $275,563 to construct well site improvements at PS 303A.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council award a Contract for $275,563 to V&G Builders, Inc., to construct well site improvements at PS 303A; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, solicited contractor services to construct well site improvements at PS 303A. V&G Builders, Inc., was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with a bid in the amount of $275,563. The proposed well site improvements are necessary to bring the existing water well site to completion. This will allow for operation of the existing municipal water supply well that was recently constructed onsite. Once operational, PS 303A will ensure appropriate levels of service are maintained in the surrounding area.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Utilities, Water Division, maintains a network of more than 260 municipal water supply wells providing approximately 88% of the City's potable water. The construction of new wells for this network is required to meet increased demands, replace wells that have reached the end of their useful life, or to assist in remediating water quality issues. Th...
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